45 Activities
Arizona, Utah, Nevada: Natural Curves of the Southwest 🚘 from Phoenix to Vegas
Starts from
Phoenix
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
45
Duration
6 days
Length
900 mi
Route details
Starts from
Phoenix
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
6 days
Length
900 mi
Nikita Dedik
Travel Expert
- Phoenix 🚗 Grand Canyon 🚗 Zion 🚗 Las Vegas 🚗 Phoenix ♾️.
- Jaguar F-Type Cabrio rented on Turo.
- Original route by Rob Kachelriess.
- Phocuswright 2022 post-event road trip.
Think of this six-day road trip as a crash course in the natural wonders and iconic sights between the borders of Arizona, Utah and Nevada. The journey is a mix of environments, from desert landscapes to lush forests and the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Enjoy the road trip year round, but prepare for excessive heat in the summer and an unexpected chill (and perhaps even light snow) during fall and winter.
Think of this six-day road trip as a crash course in the natural wonders and iconic sights between the borders of Arizona, Utah and Nevada. The journey is a mix of environments, from desert landscapes to lush forests and the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Enjoy the road trip year round, but prepare for excessive heat in the summer and an unexpected chill (and perhaps even light snow) during fall and winter.
Nikita Dedik
Travel Expert
- Phoenix 🚗 Grand Canyon 🚗 Zion 🚗 Las Vegas 🚗 Phoenix ♾️.
- Jaguar F-Type Cabrio rented on Turo.
- Original route by Rob Kachelriess.
- Phocuswright 2022 post-event road trip.
Travel itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
56 mi
An Afternoon Drive from Phoenix through Sedona
It's day one of your road trip through the Southwest. The journey begins in Phoenix, continues through Sedona and wraps up the day in Flagstaff. You'll have plenty of time, but since this is an afternoon journey, watch the clock carefully to maximize daylight while driving by beautiful desert landscapes.
8 Activities
Day 2
225 mi4 mi
See the Grand Canyon and Finish the Day at Lake Powell
Wake up early and enjoy the free hot breakfast served in the hotel lobby (available between 6:30 and 9 a.m). You'll want to hit the road by 8 a.m. to make the most of your time at the Grand Canyon. The day wraps up with a jaunt north to your hotel in Lake Powell.
8 Activities
Day 3
126 mi0.2 mi
Watch the Sunrise at Horseshoe Bend and Tour Antelope Canyon
Rise and shine. You have an early start to your day, which includes a series of scenic wonders, beginning with Horseshoe Bend and continuing with Antelope Canyon and the Glen Canyon Dam. You'll cross the border into Utah later in the day and wind down for the night outside the gates of Zion National Park.
8 Activities
Day 4
46 mi2 mi
Spend Most of the Day at Zion National Park
You've got six hours to see the beauty of nature at Zion National Park. Don't hesitate to discuss your time frame with rangers at the Visitors Center and take their suggestions to make the most of your visit. Afterwards, you'll round out the day at the charming Utah towns of Kanab and St. George.
14 Activities
Day 5
190 mi2 mi
Hike Desert Landscapes and Hit the Bright Lights of Las Vegas
Your day includes visits to two beautiful state parks: Snow Canyon in Utah and Valley of Fire in Nevada. Spend the night on the Las Vegas Strip with iconic sights and an incredible seafood dinner.
2 Activities
Day 6
249 mi
Wake Up in Vegas and Wrap Up Your Trip in Phoenix
It's the final day of your monster road trip throughout the Southwest. You'll explore the land around Lake Mead, tour the Hoover Dam and see a few other sights before heading back to where it all began in Phoenix. The last leg of the road trip is a long one, so pace yourself. It's another busy day.